Shree Ganesh

Shree Ganesh is an Indian Hindi-language mythological television series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 1 October 2000 and ended on 29 June 2003.[1] Directed by Dheeraj Kumar, it follows the story of the Hindu god Ganesha, portrayed by Jagesh Mukati.

Shree Ganesh
GenreMythology
Created byVikas Kapoor
Based on
Written byVikas Kapoor/Lt. Darshan Laad
Directed byDheeraj Kumar
StarringJagesh Mukati
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes144
Production
ProducerZuby Kochhar
Running time45 min
Production companyCreative Eye Limited
Release
Original networkSony Entertainment Television
Original release1 October 2000 (2000-10-01) –
29 June 2003 (2003-06-29)

Plot

The show follows the story of Lord Shiva and Parvati's son Ganesha, who is considered the remover of obstacles.

Cast

Production

We did a lot of research, stuck to the scriptures, and made the show with a lot of passion. We worked closely with the research scholars from various states of India. We spent almost two years on the research before Zuby and I decided to make a show.

— Dheeraj Kumar[2]

Speaking about the series, director Dheeraj Kumar said, "Shree Ganesh is a show with many untouched aspects of Lord Ganesh which can be truly understood at dire times."[3]

Reception

The Tribune stated, "It triumphs due to its slick production values and neatly packaged anecdotes."[4]

As in April 2001, it was garnering a rating of 1.9 TVR in India.[5]

Syndication

Star Plus, DD National, ABZY Cool acquired the broadcast rights for the series in June 2020, during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, as a substitute to its original programming.[6]

References
  1. Chopra, Rukmini (5 September 2016). "The five most memorable representations of Lord Ganesha on television". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  2. "As 'Shree Ganesh' returns to TV, producer Dheeraj Kumar says that mythology is here to stay". The Times of India.
  3. "'Shree Ganesh' TV show to be back on small screen". Zee News.
  4. "War of the lords". The Tribune.
  5. "Bankable mythologicals materialise on TV screens at a fantastic pace". India Today.
  6. "'Shree Ganesh' to be back on small screen". Times of India.
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